Bachelor seminar I Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Bachelor seminar I
Module code: W1-SH-S1-SEM.1
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to prepare the student substantively and methodologically to formulate a topic of BA thesis topic or undergraduate project, to prepare bibliography and a thesis/project outline in the thematic area covered by the study programme. As part of the module, the student practices methods of bibliographic description, becomes familiar with the state of research, learns how to independently search source materials and to verify their relevance.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has knowledge of the importance of the environmental humanities and is familiar with the theories and research methodologies in the field of the environmental humanities [01]
 W01 [4/5] W02 [4/5]
can formulate research problems and hypotheses, conduct an analysis of the problems related to the topic of the thesis/project, choose methods and select sources related to the topic, draw conclusions from collected data [02]
 U01 [4/5] U02 [4/5]
can substantively argue, referring to selected scientific approaches and opinions of other authors; can think speculatively [03]
 U06 [4/5] U07 [4/5]
is aware of the need to constantly review the knowledge he/she has acquired, to update and deepen it and to improve the acquired skills [04]
 K01 [4/5]
can present in writing form his/her chosen issue and elaborate it in accordance with the rules of preparing diploma theses and using the knowledge of academic discourse [05]
 U08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [S] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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